Participants march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on the Mexican holiday that traditionally honors the dead. less

Participants march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on the ... more

Children enjoy a performance at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

Children enjoy a performance at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

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Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A flaming coffin is towed by a bike through Georgetown during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

A flaming coffin is towed by a bike through Georgetown during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A member of The Ce atl Tonalli dance group performs a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. less

A member of The Ce atl Tonalli dance group performs a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event ... more

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Event attendees join in to sing and perform a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

Event attendees join in to sing and perform a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El ... more

Participants prepare to march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead. less

Participants prepare to march through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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An traditional "ofrenda" or offering is shown at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

An traditional "ofrenda" or offering is shown at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to ... more

Photo: SOFIA JARAMILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Members of Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin dance group perform during the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

Members of Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin dance group perform during the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday ... more

Attendees watch as a traditional Aztec ritual is performed at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

Attendees watch as a traditional Aztec ritual is performed at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

Photo: SOFIA JARAMILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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An traditional offering is shown at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members.

An traditional offering is shown at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members.

Photo: SOFIA JARAMILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A man and a woman wear Dia de Los Muertos costume hats at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

A man and a woman wear Dia de Los Muertos costume hats at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased ... more

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A flaming coffin is towed by a bike through Georgetown during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead. less

A flaming coffin is towed by a bike through Georgetown during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1, 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Participants gather at the Machine House Brewery during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead.

Participants gather at the Machine House Brewery during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march, and ride, through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march, and ride, through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Members of Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin dance group wait to perform during the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

Members of Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin dance group wait to perform during the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican ... more

The Ce atl Tonalli dance group performs a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. less

The Ce atl Tonalli dance group performs a traditional Aztec ritual in front of a shrine dedicated to Roberto Maestas, the founder of El Centro de La Raza, at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro ... more

A woman places a paper skull on an offering in honor of a loved one at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring deceased family members. less

A woman places a paper skull on an offering in honor of a loved one at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza. Dia de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring ... more

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Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march, and ride, through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead. less

Led by the band Tubaluba, participants march, and ride, through the Georgetown neighborhood alongside a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party. The unique Georgetown event was a twist ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Linda and Lluvia Bautista are shown waiting in line at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

Linda and Lluvia Bautista are shown waiting in line at the 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event at El Centro de La Raza.

Photo: SOFIA JARAMILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A man dumps a bucket of dry ice on the remains of a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day that traditionally honors the dead. less

A man dumps a bucket of dry ice on the remains of a flaming coffin during a Day of the Dead funeral march and party on Friday, November 1 2013. The unique Georgetown event was a twist on a Latin American day ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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